On a rational level, I adore Carter's stories. I found this one wildly imaginative and particularly loved the beginning - it reminded me a bit of Miéville's The Tain. I fail to connect with her characters, though, and therefore I am unable to really

On a rational level, I adore Carter's stories. I found this one wildly imaginative and particularly loved the beginning - it reminded me a bit of Miéville's The Tain. I fail to connect with her characters, though, and therefore I am unable to really enjoy the book, but I feel that it's just a matter of personal taste - I'd recommend Carter's works to anyone who likes the fantastic and quirky.